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Happy Birthday, old friend. Nintendo turns 125 today

Today is Nintendo’s 125th birthday. Time to celebrate. For many, we know the story of how a small Japanese hanafuda card company rose to prominence during the 1970s and 80s to become the gaming giant it is today. Fans and writers alike have seen the ups and downs the company has gone through, yet its characters and products still somehow resonate with the masses. It surely has been a wild ri...

Would You Play This HD Mario?

I saw this video in my Facebook News feed.  I was unsure what to expect at first, then I clicked the play button.  The visual was amazing, and although the game play needs a bit of work, I would love to see a Mario game of this caliber at least once. What are your thoughts?   Also, I want to wish a very happy birthday to The Legend of Zelda!  On February 21st, 1986 the legend was born.  I can...

A quick love letter to Shigeru Miyamoto

As mentioned earlier on Infendo, today marks the 6oth birthday to one of video games most well-known designers, innovators, and true master of their craft. For the majority of the gaming populace, Shigeru Miyamoto’s creations (Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Star Fox, etc.) helped shape what we as gamers have become today. We all know of his work, but anyone (hardcore gamer or not) who grew up du...